Case studies

The case studies in this section are all real incidents with real and sometimes fatal consequences for the people involved. The case studies concentrate
on some of the key themes being targeted by HSE.

It is important that we all learn from accidents and the misfortune of
those involved - so that other farmers, workers and their families can avoid
the loss of a loved one and the pain and financial costs of an accident
on their own farm.

The case studies in this section include the fines and costs awarded where
there was a prosecution. The real cost of the accidents is much higher than
this; the pain and suffering, the time off work, damaged equipment, replacement
staff costs, lost produce, increased insurance premiums and offenders'
own legal costs far exceed this figure. Taking precautions to avoid it happening
to you makes legal, moral and financial sense.